Block, SkipCaptcha, Upload, Automoderated users, edit, rollback
14,697
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Line 2:
Line 2: − +
→Religious views: + Church Times ref.
==Religious views==
==Religious views==
Peterson has detailed his struggles with his religious beliefs. He draws many influences from [[Christianity]] and bases his moral and societal views in Christian teaching but criticizes Christian institutions such as the [[Catholic Church]] for its scandals, saying that they deter him from Christian ideas.<ref>https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2021/1-april/news/world/jordan-peterson-describes-his-difficulties-with-christianity</ref> He has described himself as a Christian in the past<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIB05YeMiW8 "Am I a Christian? | Timothy Lott and Jordan B Peterson"] (August 2017). YouTube video, 6:24, posted by Jordan B Peterson Clips.</ref>, but when later asked if he believes in God, Peterson said: "I think the proper response to that is No, but I'm afraid He might exist." <ref>Blatchford, Christie (January 19, 2018). "[https://nationalpost.com/feature/christie-blatchford-sits-down-with-warrior-for-common-sense-jordan-peterson Christie Blatchford sits down with 'warrior for common sense' Jordan Peterson]". ''National Post''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>
Peterson has detailed his struggles with his religious beliefs. He draws many influences from [[Christianity]] and bases his moral and societal views in Christian teaching but criticizes Christian institutions such as the [[Catholic Church]] for its scandals, saying that they deter him from Christian ideas.<ref>Dent, Megan (April 1, 2021). "[https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2021/1-april/news/world/jordan-peterson-describes-his-difficulties-with-christianity Jordan Peterson describes his difficulties with Christianity]". Church Times website</ref> He has described himself as a Christian in the past<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIB05YeMiW8 "Am I a Christian? | Timothy Lott and Jordan B Peterson"] (August 2017). YouTube video, 6:24, posted by Jordan B Peterson Clips.</ref>, but when later asked if he believes in God, Peterson said: "I think the proper response to that is No, but I'm afraid He might exist." <ref>Blatchford, Christie (January 19, 2018). "[https://nationalpost.com/feature/christie-blatchford-sits-down-with-warrior-for-common-sense-jordan-peterson Christie Blatchford sits down with 'warrior for common sense' Jordan Peterson]". National Post website. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>
He has also cited [[Carl Jung]] as an influence on his philosophical beliefs.
He has also cited [[Carl Jung]] as an influence on his philosophical beliefs.